Sale 1255 — The David W. Gorham Collection of Outstanding Used U.S. Stamps
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 17-20 May, 2022
Category — 5c 1847 Issue, Early Impressions (Scott 1)
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
17
5c Deep Red Brown (1 var). Magnificent brilliant shade, beautifully detailed early impression, ample to large margins, red circular datestamp cancelVERY FINE AND CHOICE. AN EXCEPTIONALLY BEAUTIFUL 5-CENT 1847 STAMP WITH EARLY IMPRESSION AND DEEP RED BROWN COLOR.
Ex Koppersmith and Barwis. With 1995 and 2007 P.F. certificates, the latter identifying the color as "Ridgway's Roods Brown".
E. 1,500-2,000
3,000